Environmental Educator

Overview

Swaner Preserve and Eco Center is seeking educators to act as camp leads during Summer Camp 2026. Educators will lead and assist in summer programs that take place both on the Swaner Preserve and in the Eco Center. Educators will utilize experiential, inquiry, and place-based pedagogy to provide meaningful nature-based camp experiences to youth entering Kindergarten through 8th grades in half-day and full-day week-long camps.

This role will report to the Director of Education.

During the term of this position, educators will experience many aspects of environmental education and nonprofit work, making this an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate who desires the opportunity to explore informal education or refine their interests in the education or non-profit fields.

Candidates must have a positive attitude, be open to learning, work well as part of a team, and enjoy working outdoors in a variety of environments and weather conditions. Candidates must be professional in interactions with youth participants, adult guardians, staff, volunteers, and the public as a representative of USU Extension and the Swaner Preserve and Eco Center. Candidate's professional, academic, and lived experiences will be taken into consideration during the hiring process.

Candidates should support and help create a respectful workplace culture where all are welcome.

• Act as lead instructor (or co-lead) during camps, managing 12 to 16 campers each week.
• Oversee 2-5 high school counselors each week and provide meaningful feedback and mentorship.
• Provide campers with high quality environmental and STEM education activities, including outdoor exploration, design challenges, art projects, nature walks, etc.
• Help foster a safe and positive environment for campers, counselors, and administrative staff. Recognizing the physical, emotional, and social needs of campers and differentiate instruction as needed.
• Assist in the development of camp curriculum and supporting educational materials, including preparing supplies for each program.
• Communicate daily camp happenings, camper behavior, etc. to campers' guardians and to Camp Director.
• Work collaboratively with a team of 3 staff, 4 educators, and up to 35 high school counselors to create a positive and safe camp/work environment for the duration of camp programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Coursework or experience relevant to the fields of youth education, environmental science, conservation, wetland science, ecology, science communication, etc.
• Valid driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials to and from camp.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in informal or formal education is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A commitment to environmental education and conservation.
• Ability to work in a wide variety of environments and weather conditions.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to speak Spanish is a plus.

Job offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Contact Information for Professional Reference to be input at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Starting at $17.00/hr ADA

The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing).

Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for…